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PUQE Score for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

PUQE Score for Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Hours of nausea in the last 24 hours
Number of vomiting episodes in the last 24 hours
Number of retching / dry heaving episodes in the last 24 hours
Result3 points

Mild nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

Category
Mild

When to use

  • Grading severity and tracking response to treatment in nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

Formula

Sum of three items (hours of nausea, vomiting episodes, retching episodes), each 1-5. Range 3-15: <=6 mild, 7-12 moderate, >=13 severe.

Pearls and pitfalls

  • Severe scores and inability to tolerate oral intake suggest hyperemesis gravidarum requiring rehydration.

References

  1. Koren G, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002;186(5 Suppl):S228-31.